Zimmer is expected to take at least eight months before resuming full baseball activities.

The speedy outfielder has been held to 34 games this year, routinely sidelined with a series of ailments. Over 114 plate appearances, Zimmer owns a .226/.281/.330 slash line with a pair of home runs and four stolen bases.

Cleveland has the easiest path to the postseason as heavy favorites to win the American League Central. However, its outfield is a bit of a weak spot, currently featuring Michael Brantley, Tyler Naquin, and Melky Cabrera.